Journal

designer rugs as seen in the great gatsby movie

It has much been anticipated but it has been worth the wait…  Everyone has gone a little Gatsby crazy with good reason the film is amazing – a visual feast! Everything in the movie is beautiful and the attention to detail amazing! including custom versions of Catherine Martins rugs (part of her Designer Rugs Deco Collection) Go see the […]

cult sale

The Cult Sale starts this Saturday 1 June until 30 June, 2013. Cult showrooms nationally. 21-23 Levey St Chippendale NSW 2008 02 9690 0077 680 Elizabeth St Melbourne VIC 3000 03 9066 1177 925 Ann St Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 07 3852 4220  

society inc side walk sale

This Saturday Sibella Court and friends are having a sidewalk sale – guaranteed there will be lots of treasures – it’s on outside her store The Society Inc 8am til noon The Society Inc 18 Stewart Street Paddington  

it is what it is – collaboration

Bondi locals Photographer Ross Laurence and Artist Damon Downey have collaborated to create 10 exclusive works (Photographic /Acrylic collages) on display this Thursday and Friday in Bondi of course. It is what it is opens this Thursday 30th May 6pm-9pm and also open Friday 79 Gould Street Bondi – keep your eyes peeled for an […]

a place called home – some extra bits

MJG is missing summer (already) so he thought he would share some never seen before behind the scenes moments whilst shooting his book A Place called Home. Head to The Gift Shop for your signed copy and enjoy free shipping All Images James Geer   e

rug love – fossik

MJG loves colour and loves a good floor rug and was excited to discover Fossik and their amazing boucherouite rugs all hand woven and vintage from Morocco so very right now! Click here to check out their Curators Collection and to buy online-  they are surprisingly well priced.

i love enamelware!

MJG loves summer and isn’t such a big fan of winter but when the weather is cold He loves a hearty, home cooked meal – comfort foods, you really can’t beat a Bread and Butter Pudding or a classic Roast in winter right?! and what better way to prepare and serve it but with enamelware. […]

pallet project

MJG is always a fan of re-thinking and re-cycling and spotted the Clever people at Studio Mama thanks to Share Design where you can download instructions on how to turn a shipping pallet into numerous pieces of furniture including this low chair. Click to see more and download your instructions here

zuster sydney showroom visit

Melbourne made and designed furniture company Zuster has finally opened its very own Sydney showroom. Meaning sister in Dutch it is run by 2 sisters. Launching in 1995 the company prides itself on craftsmanship of classic timber furniture with an up to date appeal. The space in Surry Hills  showcases their furniture designs along with […]

urban walkabout style seekers shoot

MJG styled a shoot for Urban Walkabout a little while ago that now appears in The latest Style Seekers Magazine – here’s a peek click here to see more or view online here or pick up a printed copy of the magazine. Images Thanks to Urban Walkabout and Matt Hoggett  

vampt surry hills show room visit

Everyone knows MJG has long loved all things vintage. There’s something special about things that have a story and a little history – not everything in your home needs to be brand new. One of the best places to get authentic, original vintage furniture in Sydney is Vampt , their two showrooms are full of […]

jardan – factory sale

MJG loves local design and a bargain so the Jardan Factory sale is not to be missed- this coming Saturday and Sunday!!

collector store visit

MJG loves hitting the shops to check out whats new and exciting – Surry Hills is always on the list. Fashion and Home merge in to one in store at Collector Store to create a cool collection for your home and wardrobe. Stocking an edited range for Men, Woman as well as Home and Gifts. […]

seasonal concepts store visit

One of MJG’s favourite Sydney stores is Seasonal Concepts a popular store with many stylists, He loves to pop in often- Guaranteed you will  always find something unexpected. The store located in Redfern (the new Surry Hills?) is run by Ken (pictured below) it specialises  in old wares, flowers and more. Its a rather theatrical store filled […]

missoni home candles

MJG is a huge fan of iconic brand Missoni and is excited to share that they have collaborated with US- based aromatics and fragrance company Apothia to create their Missoni home candles collection. The collection includes 5 distinct candles in signature Missoni motifs and are now available in store and online at Spence a& Lyda and retail for $95 […]

country road flower cart

Head in store to Country Road South Yarra to check out their special Mothers Day Flower cart. Offering fresh cut flowers and herbs as well as potted varieties. Just another great way to make you Mum feel special. I can only image how wonderful those Hyacinths smell! Exclusive to Country Road South Yarra until Sunday […]

thanks monocle

Thanks Monocle Magazine for sharing the love… check out their latest issue!  

family

In the front of A Place called Home MJG thanks his Mum and Dad for their support, in the book there a a few little personal touches – pictured here are MJG’s mum and dad very much in love when they were young and also on their Wedding Day. Don’t forget its Mothers day this […]

yellow bungalow bondi store visit

MJG’s favourite Bondi store Yellow Bungalow has just moved to a bigger and better corner store space (still in Bondi) Moving a block down the street closer to the beach for more wall and floor space the store has a much bigger collection of furniture, rugs, art, home wares, books and gifts. Owner Brad works […]